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Of the religions that are generally recognized to be major world religions, Islam is the most recent (originating in the 7th century). There are certainly other religions that are more recent (Mormonism, Scientology) but these are not generally recognized as major world religions, although it is possible that they eventually will be so recognized.

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Religions are created so often and in such quantity that it would be impossible for the 'most recent religion' to remain so for long.

Scientology is an example of a fairly recently created religion that has enjoyed worldwide success.

Essentially though, the differences between various religions are trivial. As one religion evolves out of another it is difficult to define a 'starting point' of any particular religion.

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The newest major world religion is Sikhism, which was founded in the Punjab region of India in the 15th century by Guru Nanak.

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